Base and Capital with Figure of Fame and Winged Horses (capital)
Master G. A. with the man-trap
1538
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Master G. A. with the man-trap
1538
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Base and Capital with Figure of Fame and Winged Horses (capital) is a 1538 by Master G. A. with the man-trap, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a drawing of a capital, which is the top part of a column. It's decorated with leaves and flowers, and there's a woman sitting in the middle, holding a trumpet in each hand. She has wings and is wearing a long dress. On either side of her are two horses with wings, and they're all surrounded by more leaves and flowers. The drawing is very detailed, with lots of lines and shading that make it look 3D. The woman and horses are all looking out at you, and they seem to be moving even though they're just drawings. The leaves and flowers are all curled up and twisted, which makes the whole thing look very dynamic. If you like this kind of detailed, realistic drawing, you might want to check out other works from the Renaissance movement.
